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The Honolulu Advertiser
Articles for May 17, 2009

Breaking News
 •  One dead, one injured in tractor trailer crash on H-1 Ewa off-ramp
 •  Police re-open Kamehameha Highway in Hauula
 •  Motorcyclist killed in accident in Kaçaçawa
 •  Operation Homefront launches care package drive for Hawaii soldiers
 •  Utility work to close mauka lane of Makaloa Street tomorrow
 •  Honolulu student receives Fulbright Research Grant
 •  Swindler’s death won’t stop effort to find hidden assets
 •  Rescue crew searching for two missing hikers in Hauula
 •  Police begin Click It Or Ticket campaign tomorrow morning
 •  Salvation Army opens drop-off center at Hawaii Self Storage
 •  State OSHA investigating yesterday's collapsed cooling tower incident
 •  No identity yet for man killed in cooling tower collapse
 •  Police find man missing from hospital
 •  Kauai girl injured in alcohol-related crash taken to Queen's
 •  Police seek two in robbery, stabbing in Kalihi
 •  Utah Valley routs Rainbows; WAC tourney matchups set
 •  Pirates place UH-Hilo alum Yates on disabled list
 •  NBA: Barkley picks Magic over Cavs
 •  NBA: Magic Moment: Orlando beats Boston to advance
 •  Swimming: Phelps loses again at Charlotte
 •  NBA: Nuggets refreshed, ready but will they be rusty?
 •  NBA: Lakers’ big men dwarf Rockets
 •  MLB: Mauer earns raves with athletic tag
 •  Real Lakers show up, rout Rockets 89-70 in Game 7
 •  MLB: Lineup card error forces Rays' pitcher to hit
 •  Tennis: Federer beats Nadal for Madrid title
 •  Auto racing: Drama at Indy for Andretti, Hunter-Reay
 •  Horse racing: No Crown, but Rachel reigns
 •  MLB: Cain helps Giants finally break through against Mets
 •  NBA: Celtics simply didn’t have enough left without KG
 •  Horse racing: No decision yet on Rachel; Alexandra and the Belmont
 •  MLB: Yankees walk off with yet another win over Twins
 •  NHL: Red Wings contain Blackhawks whiz kids Kane, Toews
 •  NBA: Rockets fall sort of upsetting Lakers
 •  NHL: Instant replay: Red Wings 5, Blackhawks 2
 •  McGregor, Pocock win Molokai-to-Oahu world surfski
 •  Boxing: Miranda being investigated for suspicious substance
 •  NHL: Red Wings beat Blackhawks 5-2 in Game 1
 •  Track: Bolt returns after crash with record 150m win
 •  Skiing: Olympic champion allegedly used blood doping
 •  Swimming: Phelps ties for top time in prelims of 100 free
 •  MLB: Angels’ Lackey could return to mound on Monday
 •  Tennis: Safina beats Wozniacki for Madrid title
 •  Horse racing: Mine That Bird shows it’s no fluke with 2nd-place finish in Preakness
 •  Auto racing: Mayfield and NASCAR still feuding
 •  Horse racing: With Preakness over, Rachel Alexandra can win grander prize
 •  UH baseball: Senior citizens, UH alumni get ticket discounts to today's finale
 •  Honolulu Marathon: Early walk-up registration next week at Waikele

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Local News
 •  Republicans urged to unite
 •  UH-Manoa's new grads go for handshakes, hugs Video
 •  Gabbard does 'the right thing'
 •  Honolulu posts ideas to replace natatorium
 •  Cash-strapped Navy puts hold on transfers, goodwill visits by ships
 •  Hawaii governor, Legislature began session on high note, ended in a 'mess' of contention
 •  Tower falls, killing worker Photo gallery Video
 •  Viloria makes triumphant return home Photo gallery
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
 •  Obama to visit Ghana in summer
 •  Obama calls energy, health plans evidence of change
LEGISLATURE
 •  How major bills fared at the Capitol
MILITARY AFFAIRS
 •  Philippines makes progress on terror, but not Moros
HEALTH
 •  Spreading flu closes more Big Apple schools
RELIGION/ETHICS
 •  Obama invitation polarizes Church
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
 •  Windward Chevy's contract canceled
 •  Obituaries
LEE CATALUNA
 •  Gabbard does 'the right thing'
WILLIAM COLE
 •  Army mum on shooting

Sports
 •  The lady is a champ
 •  Punahou takes DI state title Photo gallery Video
 •  Crusaders' 10-man squad clinches in final race to prevail by half a point Photo gallery Video
UH MEN'S BASKETBALL
 •  Northeastern completes Classic field
UH BASEBALL
 •  Utah Valley hammers UH, 12-1 Photo gallery
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
 •  Punahou takes DI state title Photo gallery Video
 •  Crusaders' 10-man squad clinches in final race to prevail by half a point Photo gallery Video
 •  Buffanblu claim two golds, but place in 10 of 16 events to dethrone Kamehameha Photo gallery Video
 •  HBA repeats as DII champ Photo gallery Video
GOLF
 •  The new 'Kid' shares lead in Jennie K.
 •  Wie moving closer to Sybase Classic lead
BASKETBALL
 •  Consistency key for Lakers
VOLLEYBALL
 •  WAC Tournament tickets now on sale
BASEBALL
 •  A-Rod, Yanks walk off a winner in 11th
 •  Mets' Delgado on 15-day DL
ISLE FILE
 •  Kaufman leaps 6-4 as UH finishes fifth
 •  Sports calendar
 •  On the Air
 •  For the Record
FERD LEWIS
 •  Coming clean would be best bet

Island Life
 •  Inspirational kupunas Photo gallery Video
 •  Native Hawaiian art in focus
 •  Escapist themes winning readers in tough economy
PARENTING
 •  Celeb moms share book faves
PETS
 •  Even ghosts should treat animals well
 •  Adoptables
THEATER
 •  Tryouts calendar
PEOPLE
 •  Stars flock to flamboyant HIV/AIDS gala
BOOKS
 •  Lit beat
 •  Hawaii's best-sellers
ART
 •  Art calendar
FAITH
 •  Obama invitation polarizes Church
OTHER LIFESTYLE
 •  Prejean saga a study in disconnect over looks
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
 •  From the HIP
'OHANA
 •  'Inkheart' voted Nene winner by Hawaii children
 •  Moment of tooth: Thieving fairy not always appreciated
FAMILY MATTERS
 •  The ABC's of character development
 •  TGI Sunday
 •  Births
WAYNE HARADA
 •  Brights add another bundle of joy to the brood

Business
 •  Early response to Obama's foreclosure program mixed
 •  Acai's rise in U.S. comes at Brazil's expense
 •  Cell-phone law not strict enough
OTHER BUSINESS
 •  A new look for Kaka'ako
 •  Secretaries tell bosses what to think

Opinion
 •  Oahu needs sustainable waste solutions
COMMENTARY
 •  Legislature ignored governor's ideas to close budget gap
 •  Modest increases a small part of balancing budget
 •  Balanced budget was Legislature's top achievement
 •  Fiji needs its freedom restored
 •  Republicans can revel in their outrage
 •  What skills can you bring to the table?
 •  Civic engagement enriches life lessons
 •  Think about 'we' rather than 'me'
 •  Youth must start to care, use voices
 •  Ask questions, stay involved, speak up
 •  Involvement creates better future for all
 •  Contributing is our key responsibility
 •  Get involved in our electoral process
 •  Bring about change by keeping engaged
 •  Voters should make informed choices
AFTER DEADLINE
 •  Flu coverage strikes delicate balance
 •  Ignition interlock

Entertainment/TGIF
THEATER
 •  Tryouts calendar
 •  TGI Sunday

Travel
 •  Two-wheeling in the SLO lane Photo gallery
 •  Save the planet and some money with tips from scientists
 •  Scenery, scents, food make Provence pleasure
 •  Kids get a chance at real night at the museum
 •  Holoholo
 •  Bit of ancient Greece on Roman turf
 •  Travel Almanac
ANTHONY CURTIS
 •  New numbers show promise
IRENE CROFT JR.
 •  Get hooked on world's wonders